The overall Life expectancy in the United States peaked in 2014 for all races and ethnicities, then it began dropping slightly before the pandemic.
Drug overdoses and suicides attributed greatly to the US life expectancy decreases since 2014. The opioid crisis hit America especially hard and now there are growing numbers of people who are dying after unknowingly ingesting fentanyl which is being added to illegal drugs.
Suicide rates had also increased greatly since 2013 even doubling in the Black community. Then the pandemic made it worse. In 2020 Covid-19 was the third largest cause of death affecting all populations.
Life expectancy for Black men dropped 5.8 years from 72.5 years to 66.7 years since 2014. Black women have seen a decrease of 3.7 years from 78.5 to 74.8 years with is still one year longer than White men. White men have lost 3 years and White women 2.2 years. In 2021 Native Americans had the lowest life expectancy at 65.2 years.
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DATA: Are Georgia’s Black Voters Better Off Than Four Years Ago?
October 19, 2024 Georgia’s Black population could be the deciding factor in the 2024 presidential election. Among all swing states, Georgia has the largest Black voting population, making up a larger percentage of the state’s electorate compared to the others. In 2020, Georgia flipped in favor of the Democratic candidate by a slim margin of…
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Black Unemployment from Obama to Trump to Biden
The Black unemployment rate from 2013 to 2024 reflects a decade of economic challenges and recoveries. By reviewing these trends, we can get a bigger picture of the economic experiences of Black Americans.
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Since 2020: Black Voter Growth in Key Swing States
Recent U.S. Census Bureau estimates reveal significant changes in the Black voting-age population across several swing states since 2020. Here’s a summary of the key findings and their potential impact on future elections.